Resources
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Hosting a working bee
Working bees are a win–win: you get valuable work done on your land, while participants enjoy a meaningful day outdoors, learning, connecting with others, and contributing to environmental care. To help make your working bee safe, enjoyable, and productive, here are some key things to consider.
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Native seed catalogue
The Canopy Native Seed Catalogue offers detailed germination and propagation profiles for 34 native tree and shrub species—clearly explaining each species’ seed biology, germination cues, and nursery handling techniques.
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Using water crystals
Planting in dry conditions or facing a summer drought? Adding water crystals to your planting hole is an easy and cost-effective way to help get your newly established restoration zone through the next summer dry.
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101 tips to avoid costly mistakes
Wayne O’Keefe back to share crucial insights and practical tips on the planning, planting and protection phases of reforestation: understanding your site’s specific conditions and weed pressures is crucial before planting begins, and why selecting the right species in the right place with the right protection makes all the difference long-term.
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Controlling weeds in riparian margins
This practical guide offers landowners and restoration teams essential strategies for weed control along stream banks, with key emphasis on protecting nearby waterways from spray drift and chemical runoff.
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Managing Riparian Zones
A practical, science-based instructions for planning and implementing riparian management schemes, specifically for New Zealand’s modified and agricultural landscapes
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Willow and Alder Guidelines
The guidelines offer comprehensive guidance for managing willow and alder species—whether planting for erosion control or removing invasive stands—in wetlands, riparian zones, and farmland contexts
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Low flammability plants
Carefully planning what you plant on your property can help you stay safer. Discover which plants can help defend your home, property, crops and other assets in the event of wildfire.
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Weedbusters
The Weedbusters website provides practical resources—including a weed‑identification A–Z, control methods for different plant types, disposal advice, and ways to get involved locally—designed to support grassroots weed‑busting efforts across urban, rural, and natural areas.
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Pest plants and biosecurity
NZ Landcare Trust’s biosecurity hub collates practical resources—covering invasive plant, pest, and disease management—designed to support farmers, community groups, and landowners in identifying and tackling ecological threats.
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Shelter
This factsheet outlines key shelter strategies and links these to the importance of providing shelter for sheep and beef cattle, Animal Welfare Act requirements and best-practice outcomes.
